Nutella, the chocolate-hazelnut spread, has been a competitor for ages. It is popular on toast, muffins, croissants, waffles, pancakes, crepes, fruit, marshmallows, pretzels and crackers. It’s a breakfast favorite in Europe, on the breakfast bar at practically every hotel. But in America it has become a snack enjoyed all day long.

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